3 players the Falcons should consider trading for

3 players the Falcons should consider trading for

This offseason, we may see an unprecedented amount of movement and trades around the NFL with an unusually high number of good players reportedly on the trading block.

The Atlanta Falcons are set up well to compete over the next few years, but if they’re going to get over the top and win a Super Bowl, they might want to consider making a splash and trading for one of these three guys.

Seahawks DE Michael Bennett

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Why: After a long run as one of the league’s greatest defenses of all time, it appears whatever the Seahawks had going has fallen apart, as Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas and Michael Bennett are all seemingly on the trade block. Bennett is one of the most disruptive and versatile defensive linemen in the NFL and he has a relationship with coach Dan Quinn from Quinn’s time in Seattle. He could plug in and start thriving immediately, representing a big upgrade over Adrian Clayborn. Adding Bennett would give Atlanta the best front four in the sport.

Why not: Most of the chatter about Bennett’s personality is absolute nonsense, but he does have some bad blood with Falcons left tackle Jake Matthews. That would have to be ironed out at some point. The bigger concern is that Bennett is 32 years old and likely only has a few years of high-level play left in him. Pete Carroll would also take a pound of flesh in any potential deal for such a great player.